title: Healing scents: an overview of clinical aromatherapy for emotional distress.
abstract: Individuals in emotional distress are often treated with psychotherapeutic agents, but other treatment options exist. One safe and effective adjunct for the prevention and treatment of emotional distress is aromatherapy. This article describes the physiological effects of scent, reviews the research on aromatherapy, presents practical information on the use of clinical aromatherapy for emotional distress, and suggests resources for additional training and education.
authors.affiliation: Aromahead Institute, Sarasota, Florida, USA.
authors.forename: Andrea
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Butje
authors.forename: Elizabeth
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Repede
authors.forename: Mona M
authors.initials: MM
authors.lastname: Shattell
mesh_terms: D019341:Aromatherapy; D006801:Humans; D009822:Oils, Volatile / Q000494:pharmacology / Q000627:therapeutic use; D013315:Stress, Psychological / Q000451:nursing / Q000628:therapy*
chemical_list: D009822:Oils, Volatile